The Ecosystem Plan Update: Welcome the Ecosystem Plan Design Team!
April/May 2025

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An ocean-themed graphic with the text: "“Uno Resuena” Quote (means “one resonates” in Spanish. It suggests a feeling of strong connection, mutual understanding or a feeling of shared identity) “Liberated relationships are one of the ways we actually create abundant justice, the understanding that there is enough attention, care, resources and connection for all of us to access belonging, to be in our dignity and to be safe in community.” -adrienne maree brown"We’re excited to welcome the Ecosystem Plan Design Team! This dynamic and diverse group of designers will help co-create the process and strategies we center to develop Strategic Plan 3.0  also known as the “Ecosystem Plan.” 

But this is more than a strategic plan, it is a collective impact strategy for the Expanded Learning field. Together, we aim to position Expanded Learning as an essential part of California’s education, health, and human services ecosystem. We are so honored to collaborate with this incredible dream team as we join forces to shape the future of Expanded Learning in California.

 

 

 

The Ecosystem Design Team:

  • Victoria Anaya Franco, Flockworks
  • James Hall, Lassen County Office of Education
  • Daniela Solley, California Department of Education
  • Gionovan Bean, Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center
  • Sarah Billingsley, Foundation for Community Colleges
  • Elle Grant, California Alliance of Child and Family Services
  • Navdeep Purewal, Sacramento County Office of Education
  • Maria Ramirez, Partnership for Children and Youth
  • Jae Maldonado, Jamestown Community Center
  • Maybelle Miranda, Community Resources for Science
  • Jim Hollis, Calculus Roundtable
  • Nat Rosales, California AfterSchool Network
  • Catalina Kaur, San Joaquin Office of Education
  • Jessica Vera, Madera Unified School District
  • Jade Mcafee, The JoyCore Project
  • Theresa Davis, Harmonium Incorporated
  • Kymberly Cabais, CalSAC
  • Cala Lavelle Trinh, Full Bloom Group
  • Danny Salas, Woodcraft Rangers
  • Laura Beebe, LA’s Best
  • Suzanne Hill, Los Angeles County Office of Education
  • Erica Williams, Nuview Union School District
  • Courtney Macavinta, Planned Parenthood
  • Ginger Shea, Oxnard Unified School District
  • Laila Jenkins-Perez, Oakland Unified School District
  • Corie Sander, Base Programs

On the Horizon: The Ecosystem Advisory Team

The next opportunity to join the EXLD strategic design journey is through “The Ecosystem Advisory Team”. This group will consist of 120+ people representing the broader range of youth serving sectors (i.e., housing, nutrition, health, human services, behavioral services, etc). Members of this group will attend three large convenings, build relationships across sectors and offer high-level input to the content and strategies for the Ecosystem Plan. More details will be released this summer!

Sound Waves

A space for you to share your thoughts and shape the direction of the strategic design process in real time. Drop us a note, respond to a prompt, or ride the wave of dialogue and discourse– we’re listening.

Participate in this month’s Sound Wave below:

Want to stay connected with more reflections on the Strategic Design process? Make sure to check out The Current where we will be sharing short reflections, recaps, and updates. Check out the latest post below!

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